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WorksheetsThe year in review
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
Where is Georgia located on the map?
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How does the Savannah River contribute to Georgia's economic growth?
The Black River and Middle River feed into Savannah's National Wildlife Refuge.
Because of its location, the Savannah River is one of the busiest ports for trade in the United States.
The Savannah River forms the eastern boundary between Georgia and South Carolina that contributes growth.
Since it is dammed in three places, the river forms Lake Hartwell, Lake Russell and Lake Thurmond that contribute to growth.
Which river provides water for residents of Augusta?
Oconee River
Savannah River
Ocmulgee River
Chattahoochee River
Which event established Atlanta as the busiest city in Georgia?
The Federal Highway Act of 1956
Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympics in 1966
Delta Airlines relocated from Louisiana to Atlanta
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority was created in 1971
Who issued the Proclamation of 1763 and why was the Proclamation issued?
The Proclamation was issued by the Spanish to forbid the British and American colonists from taking their lands.
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the French to forbid selling and settling of land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the British to forbid colonists from selling or settling land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the Creek Indians to make clear the expectations of the land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Which of the following took place as Georgia transitioned from the Trustee Period into the Royal Period in colonial Georgia?
In 1756 John Reynolds extended the ban on slavery in Georgia for 10 more years.
In 1755 the House of Assembly limited private ownership of land.
In 1754 male property owners in Georgia voted for elected officials to serve in local government.
In the summer of 1751 the Spanish attacked the colony and captured lands in south Georgia.
Which of these BEST explains the importance in Georgia history of the Charter of 1732?
The charter was an agreement between the Spanish and Oglethorpe to establish the colony of Georgia.
The Charter was an agreement between Spain and Britain to establish the colony of Georgia.
The Charter was an agreement between the British government and James Oglethorpe to create a new colony on charity, economy, and defense.
The charter was an agreement between Native Americans and James Oglethorpe to create a joint settlement in the Georgia colony.
Why were many of the man made lakes in Georgia created?
to increase production of hydroelectric power
to provide additional defense against the Spanish
to make steam boat transportation more affordable
to help Georgia win its 2017 Supreme Court case against Florida
The three parts of the Declaration of Independence were the preamble, the list of grievances, and the actual "declaration" itself. Which of these were actual grievances in the second part of the document?
Imposing taxes with the consent of the people.
Imposing taxes without the consent of the people and quartering troops in homes.
Being forced to declare allegiance to the King and drink tea.
Having to return to England every year to work for the King.
If you were graduating college and wanted to be able to find a job in Georgia in the fastest growing industry with the best pay, which industry should you choose?
agriculture
entertainment
service
technology
Which of the following BEST explains Hernando De Soto's primary motivation for exploring the area that became the colony of Georgia?
De Soto hoped to bring Christianity to the American Indians.
De Soto wanted to introduce and establish populations of animals from Europe to the area.
De Soto hoped to discover large quantities of gold rumored to be in the area.
De Soto wanted to establish plantations in the area to grow cotton.
After receiving this letter, how were the Trustees likely to feel about the settlers in their colony?
Angry because it seems the Highland Scotts want slaves.
Angry because it seems the Salzburgers are not working hard.
Angry because the Malcontents seem to be breaking the colony's laws.
Angry because the Jews seemed to be drinking too much.
Which of these is the BEST explanation for the contrast between Spain's motives to explore and settle the North American continent and England's motives?
Spain wanted to colonize and England wanted to take home wealth and riches.
Spain wanted to send prisoners to North America and England wanted to convert Native Americans to Catholicism.
Spain wanted the fur trade business and England wanted to bring glory to King George.
Spain wanted to convert Indians to Christianity and find gold/riches, while England desired to create wealth at home from natural resources.
The first public university in United States history was _______.
University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
University of Wisconsin
Georgia State University
From 1796 to 1807, the capital of Georgia was "Louisville." Why was the city was named "Louisville"?
The city was founded by settlers who immigrated from France.
The area was settled by a large number of people who moved to Georgia from Kentucky.
It was named in honor of the the King of France who supported the Americans in the Revolution.
It was named in honor of the immigrant soldiers who helped defend the town during the American Revolution.
Prior to being named "Atlanta," the city was known as both "Marthasville" and
Louisville
Lumpkin
Terminus
Yamacraw
14th amendment
to allow voting for all
to abolish slavery
to give citizenship to former slaves
what did the 15th amendment allow
males to vote
women to vote
under age drinking
none of the above
What industrial fair highlighted the growth and improvements of Georgia’s textile industry?
International Cotton Exposititon
Cotton Warehouse
Cotton Pickin Fair
Georgia State Fair
Which Georgia senator argued for farmers’ rights, helped pass the Rural Free Delivery Bill, and became the leader of the Populist Party?
Rebecca Latimer Felton
Tom Watson
John Gordon
Booker T. Washington
What set of laws were passed to segregate the South?
Jim Crow Laws
Separation Laws
Black Codes
13th, 14th, 15th Amendments
When did the New South movement occur?
after World War I
During the Depression
During the late 1800s, after Reconstruction
Before Reconstruction
Who was a writer and editor of the Atlanta Constitution and the main spokesman for the New South movement?
John Pemberton
Tom Watson
Sidney Lanier
Henry Grady
What crop dominated Georgia's agriculture from the early 1800s until the 1920s?
Tobacco
Rice
Cotton
Silk
Which of the following does not correctly explain how Georgia supported WWI?
Georgia had the most military bases used to train soldiers.
Georgians planted victory gardens to provide food for their communities.
Georgians worked in Savannah and Brunswick to build liberty ships for the war.
Georgians purchased war bonds to help support the war.
What caused Georgia to go into a depression before the Great Depression? (two correct answers)
stock market crash
boll weevil
overproduction of crops
bank closers
drought
How did the boll weevil and drought impact those looking for employment?
Cities grew as the need for sharecroppers and tenant farmers decreased.
Rural areas grew as the need for sharecroppers and tenant farmers decreased.
Most Georgians left the state and moved north.
There was not impact on Georgia's workforce.
Why did Eugene Talmadge oppose implementing the New Deal programs?
It would only benefit the wealthy citizens of Georgia.
It went against his personal beliefs of states' rights and white supremacy.
He felt the state would not benefit from the New Deal.
He wanted more for the state.
Which of the following does NOT represent Governor Talmadge and the New Deal?
The federal government stepped in to oversee the programs.
He misused the money given for New Deal programs.
He did not use the programs to support the poor population.
He only allowed those from Atlanta to participate in the programs.
The quote above describes what event?
